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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3300 was brought out 3 months after the D5300 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D3300 matches up versus the D5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D5300

 D3300 D5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D3300

 D5300 D3300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5300

 D3300 D5300 
RevealedApril 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 features external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D3300 compared to the D5300.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and D5300 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and D5300.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography information
Nikon D5300 Street photography information
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (430 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography information
Nikon D5300 Sports photography information
68
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (700 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
65
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D5300 Travel photography highlights
67
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (430 grams)
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
80
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography information
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3300
Vlogging with Nikon D5300
33
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (430g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
72
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5300
 Nikon D3300Nikon D5300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-04-21 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 480 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 83
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 13.9
DXO Low light score 1385 1338
Other
Battery life 700 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $429